Are you worried that your students are disengaged in the classroom? It might be time to update your teaching methods for Gen Z. As digital natives with short attention spans and a strong preference for authenticity, Gen Z students are looking for something different in the classroom. They are looking for interactive experiences, real-world relevance, and opportunities to collaborate. And that’s exactly where hands-on STEM learning comes in.
Why Gen Z Needs a Different Approach
As of 2025, Gen Z makes up approximately 27% of the global workforce (WEF). However, only about half of students today feel confident that school is preparing them for what’s next. That gap signals a need for change, not just in what we teach, but how we teach it.
Here’s what makes Gen Z learners unique:
- They’re digital natives who expect tech-integrated learning experiences.
- They prefer visual and kinesthetic learning—watching, doing, and experimenting.
- They crave real-world relevance and want to know why what they’re learning matters.
- They learn socially, valuing peer collaboration and feedback.
- They expect instant responses, from feedback to progress tracking.
For educators, the takeaway is simple: If you want to connect with Gen Z, you need to give them learning experiences that are interactive, meaningful, and designed with technology at the core.
LocoRobo: Built for the Way Gen Z Learns
At LocoRobo, we are thinking about the future and we designing for it. Our standard-aligned STEM solutions– robotics, drones, and AI are hands-on from day one. Whether it’s coding a drone flight path, programming a robot for autonomous delivery, or experimenting with AI in the classroom, students are actively engaged in meaningful, project-based learning.
Here’s how LocoRobo meets Gen Z where they are:
- Tech-first learning with programmable drones, robotics kits for schools, and AI courses for K-12.
- Empowerment through Hands-On Learning: Empower your students to bring coding and robotics to life with our STEM kits
- Real-World Skills for Tomorrow’s Careers that link classroom concepts to careers in robotics, coding, data, and automation.
- Collaborative projects that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer learning.
- Curricular Integration and Pathway Planning: We work as an extension of your team to align LocoRobo to your program’s goals, because we understand that no program is one-size-fits-all.
LocoRobo’s approach is built around meaningful interactions—whether that’s adjusting code and seeing the result in real time, or applying physics concepts by piloting a drone.
This kind of experiential learning does more than just capture attention. It improves retention, boosts performance outcomes, and prepares students for the careers of tomorrow.
And that’s exactly the kind of education Gen Z is looking for.
